Truck Driver, Yellowknife

Truck Driver, Long Haul Best Movers Location Yellowknife, NT Salary 30.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week Full time Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On call, Overtime available Starts as soon as possible Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits Languages English Education Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience Experience 1 year to less than 2 years Work must be completed at the physical Location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Willing to relocate Responsibilities: Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions Address customers' complaints or concerns Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques Mountain driving expertise Professionalism in customer service Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Drive lighter, special purpose trucks Load and unload goods Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment Pay and receive payments for goods Perform brake adjustments Perform emergency roadside repairs Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle Perform preventive maintenance Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Transport and handle dangerous goods Perform repair work on heavy trucks Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses AZ class license Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) Class 2/2F/C Licence (buses with more than passengers) Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles) Defensive Driving Course Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Experience and specialization Type of product Truck Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Dangerous goods occurrence reports Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trans-border documentation Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment Extended length tractor-trailer combination Flatbed Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer Tractor-trailer A train Tractor-trailer B train Communication systems experience Citizens band (CB) radio Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Transportation/travel experience Local Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Regional Short-haul Area of specialization Truck driving Truck repair Additional information Security and safety Valid passport Basic security clearance Bondable Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Medical exam Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive Sitting Weight handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment Cellular phone Hard hat Steel-toed safety boots Safety vest Gloves Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Gratuities Pension plan Other benefits Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Parking available Until: 2026-04-15